Leicester youngsters to meet astronaut Tim Peake

When Mellor Primary youngsters meet astronaut Tim Peake it will mark the final frontier of their space project work.
Staff and pupils from the school in in Checketts Road, Leicester, have already spoken to him via a satellite link during his time at the International Space Station. Now they will get to see him in person having been invited to the Principia Conference at York University in November to present a snapshot of all their work.
Head teacher Karen Hammond has spent months honing her space knowledge. She has attended conferences, visited The Rutherford Appleton Labs in Didcot - one... read more

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